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Summer is all about color and lots of it!
The sun is shining, flowers are bright and blooming, and everyone is ready to ditch those winter greys for something a little brighter.
You can apply the color spectrum to almost anywhere: Calypso St. Barth has a fabulous gradient pillow to brighten up your sofa; Missoni's signature zig-zag knits get a multi-colored update; hey, you can even paint your house in all the colors of the rainbow in the style of the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs (the 14 colors featured in the hotel are inspired by the colors of the many desert flowers; also, request a room in your favorite hue! I picked pink!)
So go ahead, add some color to your life and spice it up! Summer is the time to go wild with color!
I absolutely adored the 2014 resort presentation from Raf Simons at Christian Dior. Everything was very crisp and polished - as we expect from Dior - but totally ready for a retreat to some Mediterranean resort.
Crop tops and bandeaus, bright and bold colors, and wondrously-tailored (while at the same time perfectly comfortable) zip-up dresses and tops. If I could I would totally rock the zip-up dress or the pink wrap-around crop top every day of the summer! But alas, I will simply dream of the collection for right now...
I decided to seize the opportunity of being home and enjoying the fabulous summer weather to stock up on some summer must-haves at Fashion Valley Mall.
I was super pumped about a Madewell opening up in San Diego. As the younger, hipper cousin of J. Crew (which you all know is one of my favorites) it's one of my favorite stores to hit up in Los Angeles, but it's nice to know that I have Madewell so close to home!
I picked up two fabulous pairs of flat sandals and a silky-soft dust pink T-shirt.
At J. Crew I found a lovely crystal necklace, khaki "Cafe Capri" pants, and a lovely blue and white striped sleeveless blouse.
And of course I stocked up on some Chanel makeup with a taupe eyeshadow stick and new pink lipstick. It may be overpriced, but I must hand it to Chanel for making awesome colors and formulas for makeup.
1. An easy, breezy shirtdress in a bold hue; Equipment shirtdress
2. A carry-all tote; BCBG lazer-cut leather tote bag
3. A polished, heat-proof top; Kate Spade Saturday "Sexy-Back" top
4. A graphic print skirt; Madewell wrap-around skirt
5. Statement jewelry; J. Crew rainbow necklace
Summertime is upon us, my friends, and finally this girl is free from the shackles of 16 units and insane finals weeks and ready to celebrate a glorious summer.
For me, summer is about looking fresh, laid-back, but still poised and polished, and finding pieces that can work wherever the day takes you. Bold, bright colors are perfect for sunny days, and tote bags are necessary when bopping around town. Plus, it gives you plenty of room to stash an emergency swimsuit - my only summer secret: never go anywhere without a swimsuit in your bag, just in case.
And, add some trendiness to your summer wardrobe by adding a graphic black-and-white piece inspired by the mod looks at Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton this spring.
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